St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh City (Thomas Duff / J.J. McCarthy / G.C. Ashlin / Liam McCormack)

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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh

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Architects: Thomas Duff / J.J. McCarthy / G.C. Ashlin / Liam McCormack
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The original interior with its mosaics, marble, gilt and fittings was designed by G.C. Ashlin and was mostly removed by Liam McCormack during his post Vatican II renovations in 1977-82. Like at nearby St Macartans in Monaghan, this reorganisation of the sanctuary ruined the interior of the building. In 2003 the cathedral reopened after a major restoration. This restoration removed many of the mistakes of the previous reordering. In particular the altar area has lost the intrusive tabernacle and altar. More illustrations of the interior here.